Yes, EM is a valid word.EM is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a printer's measure; the letter M.
EM in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Words With Friends | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Two-letter words like EM are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, EM forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for EM
EM takes 5 front hooks and 4 back hooks.
Front hooks: FEM, GEM, HEM, MEM, REM
Back hooks: EME, EMF, EMS, EMU
Anagrams and words inside EM
Its letters also spell ME.
Longer words that start or end with EM
Our dictionary has 609 longer words that begin with EM and 83 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is EMBEZZLEMENTS at 37 Scrabble points.
Starting with EM:
EME, EMF, EMS, EMU, EMES, EMEU, EMFS, EMIC, EMIR, EMIT, EMUS, EMYD, EMBAR, EMBAY, EMBED, EMBER, EMBOW, EMCEE, EMEER, EMEND, EMERY, EMEUS, EMIRS, EMITS and 585 more
Ending with EM:
FEM, GEM, HEM, MEM, REM, AHEM, DEEM, HAEM, IDEM, ITEM, NEEM, POEM, SEEM, STEM, TEEM, THEM, YLEM, ADEEM, GOLEM, HAREM, MODEM, PROEM, REHEM, RETEM and 59 more
Frequently asked questions
Is EM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EM is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does EM mean?
EM means a printer's measure; the letter M.
How many points is EM worth?
EM is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EM?
EM takes 5 front hooks and 4 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: FEM, GEM, HEM, MEM, REM, EME, EMF, EMS, EMU.